Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.653.7
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1 and GSmart Simba SX1 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Sierra S1 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 processor, while the Simba SX1 utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, potentially offering better efficiency in the latter.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the video capabilities of the Simba SX1 are unspecified.
- The Sierra S1 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh in the Simba SX1, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and have similar connectivity options, ensuring a comparable software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with minor differences in dimensions and weight, making them both portable options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Sierra S1
Gigabyte GSmart Simba SX1
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
144 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

